Nigeria APC Slams Ibadan Opposition Summit, Says Coalition Cannot Defeat Tinubu

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the weekend opposition summit in Ibadan, declaring that figures including Governor Seyi Makinde, Atiku Abubakar, and David Mark cannot defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. In a statement by Oyo APC publicity secretary Wasiu Sadare, the party described the meeting hosted by Makinde as a waste of time. The APC insisted the 2027 polls will be credible and challenged Makinde to remain in Nigeria to face corruption allegations.

Key Points

• APC's early dismissal signals confidence but risks mobilising opposition resolve.
• Voters hear competing claims about electoral credibility and level playing fields.
• President Tinubu's camp benefits from framing opposition unity as impossible.
• Corruption allegations against Makinde may become a recurring campaign weapon.
• The Ibadan summit gains more attention through APC's counter-attack.

Watch whether opposition leaders sustain momentum or fracture under APC's dismissal before formal campaigns begin.

Source: Daily Post